Players coach in first 'Trojan Bowl'

With no game until next Thursday, Orgeron basically scrapped practice Thursday and held what he called the first ``Trojan Bowl.’’ Third-string and walk-on players participated, and they were coached by starters. Offensive lineman Marcus Martin and linebacker Devon Kennard served as the head coaches.

Orgeron said the idea originated at Miami, where Orgeron was an assistant from 1988-92.

One notable observer was receiver Marqise Lee, who is recovering from a knee sprain. Lee walked with a limp but without a knee brace. It’s still unknown if Lee will be able to play next Thursday against Arizona.

The ''game’’ ended in a tie, and the coaches playfully talked trash to each other through the hour-long game. Afterward, the full team huddled for a chant of ``One, two, three, Roscoe’s!’’ Orgeron, who reinstated post-practice desserts this week, had the team dinner catered by a popular local chicken eatery.

''We wanted, this week, to just regroup as a team, get some stuff done and get back together,’’ Orgeron said.

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